Who Has the Cheapest Renters Insurance Quotes in Houston?

57% of renters in Houston do not have renters insurance. Houstonians can buy renters insurance for just dollars per month, and get several thousand dollars worth of protection against common calamities such as fire and theft. In this piece we analyze the best renters insurance companies in Houston. When you are done reading, put in your zip code above to start a quote.

Cheapest Renters Insurance Companies in Houston

In Houston, we found American Mercury has the cheapest renters insurance cost, though not by much. We were quoted at American Mercury for $154 for our sample renter. The next cheapest, Asi, was quoted at $175 per year.

The quotes above are based on a profiled Houstonian with a $1,000 sq.ft apartment getting $25,000 worth of property coverage and $100,000 of liability coverage. We discuss which company is better qualitatively in the sections below.

Company

Yearly Renters Insurance Rate

AIG

$495

Allstate

$352

American Mercury

$154

Amica

$269

Asi

$175

Auto Club

$289

Chubb

$255

Encompass

$424

Fire Insurance

$353

Garrison Property

$295

Liberty Insurance

$923

Metropolitan

$255

Nationwide

$234

Progressive

$197

Safeco

$436

State Farm

$353

Texas Farm Bureau

$200

Travelers

$202

United Property

$319

United Services

$399

Unitrin

$352

USAA

$299

How Does Pricing Compare Among Houston Neighborhoods?

Pricing within the city of Houston does not vary much between neighborhoods. Whether you live downtown or in the outer parts of the city, you should expect to pay around $320 to $335 per year for $25,000 worth of coverage.

Neighborhood

Renters Insurance Rate

Downtown

$329

Westchase

$324

Harrisburg

$322

Independence Heights

$320

Aldine City

$317

How Does Houston Renters Insurance Pricing Compare to Other Texas Cities?

Houston is one of the more expensive places for renters insurance in Texas. Neighboring areas of Houston are also expensive, and in the case of Pasadena, slightly more expensive than Houston itself. It is especially important you shop around for renters insurance to make sure you get the cheapest rate possible.

City

Renters Insurance Rate

Pasadena

$332

Friendswood

$330

Houston

$323

Katy

$313

Daingerfield

$274

Best Renters Insurance in Houston

The best renters insurance company is the one that gets you the most value. Below we discuss at length a couple companies we feel give you the best value.

State Farm

Even though its a little pricier, State Farm is one of the top renters insurance company for Houstonian renters. With State Farm, you are getting the financial stability of the largest insurer in the country. Based on J.D. Power customer surveys, you would also get above average service by going with State Farm. The company received above average marks for its customer service satisfaction from J.D. Power. To buy a State Farm policy, you can start a quote on State Farm's website, and then buy it from an agent afterward.

USAA

If you qualify for USAA, we would recommend you make them your renters insurance company. Not everyone qualifies--you need to either be a military member or have a relative who was/is. USAA is one of the cheaper options, and the coverage you get at USAA is incomparable to other companies as well. With a USAA renters policy, you also get flood and earthquake coverage, which are not a part of anyone else's standard coverage. If you live in a area prone to flooding, USAA's flood coverage can end up saving you several hundred dollars per year due to not having to take a policy out with the NFIP.

Why Houstonians Need Renters Insurance

In Houston, only 43% of renters have renters insurance--nearly 600,000 people. No renter is immune from calamity however. Just how likely are you to experience a costly incident in the Magnolia City?

Fire

In Houston, there are between 40,000 and 46,000 fire related incidents every year which is around two fires for every 100 Houstonians. If you are unfortunate enough to be one of those renters affected by fire, you can end up losing thousands of dollars worth of your stuff.

Theft

In the month of April alone, there were 7,864 cases of theft, burglary and robbery in Houston--about four for every thousand Houstonians. Depending on what is stolen, you could easily be faced with the prospect of replacing several thousand dollars worth of your items. A renters policy will ensure you never have to worry about not being able to replace your stolen things.

Water Damage

Another common calamity is an internal flood caused by a burst pipe, leaky AC, overflowing tub, etc. According to Allstate, these claims can average around $5,000 per claim. Beyond just the damage the water itself does, it can lead to a mold infestation which is even more expensive to remedy. Renters policies technically do not cover mold, but they do cover prevention so if your home is flooded, you can call in a mold remediation team to prevent infestation in the first place.

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